Sunday, July 19, 1998 Last modified at 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, 1998

China Trade Status

Most Favored Nation trading status has nothing to do with human rights, the fact that 13 nuclear weapons are directed toward us, our release of missile technology, and their attempts to influence our government.

Each of these issues must be addressed separately.

"Most Favored Nation" is an unfortunate term. It only means a trade position which applies to every nation unless an embargo is in effect.

In communication with some of our elected representatives, I asked: Do you really want a trade embargo with China and, if so, what purpose would it serve?